Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C212 vs Reolink E1 Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C212 and the Reolink E1 Pro are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C212

Pick it for: 2K 3MP pan-tilt with Ethernet and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the E1 Pro: 5MP, Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi)

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Reolink E1 Pro

Pick it for: Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C212: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi) · 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the C212: 2K 3MP) · Infrared night vision up to 12 m (the C212: up to 9 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C212 Reolink E1 Pro
Resolution 2K 3MP 5MP (2880 x 1616), 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (9V, 1.5 m cord) DC 5V 1A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + Ethernet 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Weather rating Indoor use Indoor only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 9 m Infrared up to 12 m
Tapo C212

Pros

  • Wired Ethernet option for a stable connection
  • Wide 107.5° view
  • Sound and light alarm
  • Local storage

Cons

  • Short 1.5 m power cord
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Reolink E1 Pro

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • Auto tracking
  • Crying and pet detection
  • Privacy mode

Cons

  • Auto tracking pans only, it does not tilt to follow
  • No optical zoom
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C212

  • 2K 3MP pan-tilt with Ethernet and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the E1 Pro: 5MP, Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Pro

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C212: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)
  • 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the C212: 2K 3MP)
  • Infrared night vision up to 12 m (the C212: up to 9 m)

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